IT Project Manager - Infrastructure & Cyber Security

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working up to 2 days from home

Competitive salary + superannuation

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Infrastructure & Cyber Security on a two-year contract. You will lead important technology initiatives, work with ServiceNow, and collaborate with technical specialists, stakeholders and delivery partners to drive projects from planning through to delivery.

Based in Newstead with hybrid work options. The Data and Technology Division provides data-led regulation and oversees IT operations, information

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing medium to large and/or complex projects.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, on budget and to quality standards.
• Experience in stakeholder involvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and manage key projects and initiatives for NHVR.
• Develop and maintain project plans including budgets, resources and risks.
• Monitor project progress and prepare status reports for governance committees.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and reporting.
• Negotiate change proposals with stakeholders as needed.
• Develop and maintain a communication framework to inform stakeholders.
• Communicate with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Resolve issues to maintain progress and quality of delivery.
• Contract management with vendors for implementation and ongoing support.
• Comply with NHVR policies, WHS standards and safe work practices.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

ServiceNow

Governance

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator – Brisbane QLD

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Infrastructure & Cyber Security to join NHVR on a two-year contract and lead the delivery of important technology initiatives across our infrastructure and cyber security portfolio.

You’ll bring a strong track record of delivering technology projects along with practical experience working with ServiceNow. You’ll work closely with technical specialists, business stakeholders and delivery partners to drive projects from planning through to successful delivery, managing priorities, risks, dependencies and outcomes. This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful technology initiatives and contribute directly to NHVR’s evolving technology environment and strategic priorities. The role is based in Newstead.

The Data and Technology Division enables the NHVR to be a modern, data lead regulator through the development and implementation of information, data, and analytics across all NHVR core functions. The division leads the delivery of best practice technology, IT (Information Technology) operations, information, architecture, and security functions as well as the execution of digital enabling solutions that support the NHVR’s vision and strategic direction.

The Project Manager will:

• Lead, manage, develop, and implement innovative management strategies to deliver key business systems and processes along with training and educational activities to NHVR employees.
• Accountable for project activities such as risk management, reporting, governance, benefits assessment, and related activities.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Infrastructure & Cyber Security to join NHVR on a two-year contract and lead the delivery of important technology initiatives across our infrastructure and cyber security portfolio.

You’ll bring a strong track record of delivering technology projects along with practical experience working with ServiceNow. You’ll work closely with technical specialists, business stakeholders and delivery partners to drive projects from planning through to successful delivery, managing priorities, risks, dependencies and outcomes. This is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful technology initiatives and contribute directly to NHVR’s evolving technology environment and strategic priorities. The role is based in Newstead.

The Data and Technology Division enables the NHVR to be a modern, data lead regulator through the development and implementation of information, data, and analytics across all NHVR core functions. The division leads the delivery of best practice technology, IT (Information Technology) operations, information, architecture, and security functions as well as the execution of digital enabling solutions that support the NHVR’s vision and strategic direction.

The Project Manager will:

• Lead, manage, develop, and implement innovative management strategies to deliver key business systems and processes along with training and educational activities to NHVR employees.
• Accountable for project activities such as risk management, reporting, governance, benefits assessment, and related activities.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Deliver and manage key projects and initiatives for the NHVR.
• Deliver and follow through with project plans including budgets, resource management, and risk management.
• Monitor the progress of projects to ensure milestones and performance indicators are met and prepare project status reports for the Executive and relevant governance committees.
• Undertake post-implementation reviews and reporting.
• Investigate and negotiate change proposals with the relevant stakeholders.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a framework and methods for effective communication to inform and engage relevant stakeholders.
• Communicate with key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Resolves issues to ensure progress is maintained.
• Assure the quality and timely delivery of products and outcomes by vendors where appropriate.
• Establish and manage contracts with vendors both for the implementation activities and ongoing delivery of support activities where appropriate.
• Comply with all NHVR policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all NHVR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NHVR internal processes.
• Comply with WH&S policies and procedures and contribute and promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills and Capabilities

• Experience delivering projects that have intra-program dependencies.
• Experienced analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, and organisational skills with an ability to meet priorities, and competing deadlines and use of sound judgment in decision making.
• Demonstrated proven experience in the successful delivery of projects (ie. to time, quality, and budget).
• Demonstrated ability to learn new, complex subject matter in support of project delivery.
• Demonstrated strong written communication skills including the ability to clearly and concisely articulate complex issues and risks in high-level documentation including test reports or briefings.
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, both written and oral, including demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team of people to provide consistent, responsive, and high-quality advice and project support.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential for the Role:

• Extensive experience in managing medium to large and/or complex projects of work.
• Demonstrated experience ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder involvement.

Why join us?

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as the national entity responsible for regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. The NHVR minimises the compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistences across state and territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.
We are headquartered in Brisbane and employ more than 1000 people across the ACT, New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria.

We Offer

• A competitive salary package of $166,662.51 + superannuation
• Paid leave over Christmas closure.
• Choice of accrued or rostered days off
• Hybrid working environment – up to 2 days from home.
• Superannuation co-contribution scheme
• Wellbeing programs – discounted fitness through Fitness Passport, Discount health
• insurance, flu vaccine, financial programs including discounted banking products,
• finance information sessions.
• Salary packaging options including novated lease.
• Discounted IT products including Microsoft and free family password security plan.
• Ongoing training and professional development support

Application Process

Applications close: 5.00pm Wednesday 28 October